SMU men’s basketball has named Andy Enfield as its new head coach, the university announced Monday.
Enfield burst onto the coaching scene in 2013 when, in his second year as a head coach, he guided Florida Gulf Coast to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Following that success, he was hired by USC, where he has led the Trojans to five of the last eight NCAA Tournaments, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2021.
“Coach Enfield is enthusiastic about joining the Mustang family and the ACC. He has a strong track record of building winning teams on the court and in the classroom and pursuing championships with integrity,” said SMU athletic director Rick Hart in a statement.
“We believe he is a game changer for SMU men’s basketball.”
In 11 seasons at USC, Enfield compiled a 220-147 record and led the Trojans into the postseason six times in 10 possible seasons (the 2019-20 postseason was canceled due to COVID), including five NCAA Tournament berths and one NIT appearance.
”I am so excited to join the SMU family,” said Enfield. “It is an incredible time for the university as we enter the ACC. The investments SMU has made in athletics, the support and alignment from leadership - President Turner, Rick Hart, David Miller and others - as well as the passion of the SMU fan base and community made this an incredibly attractive opportunity. We will make Mustang fans and the city of Dallas proud and cannot wait to get started.”
Enfield replaces Rob Lanier, who was fired last month, as head coach.
SMU will officially introduce Enfield with a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
